Christmas tree light controllers sold at Target, Walmart recalled for fire risk
A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.
Airbnb rolls out ‘anti-party restrictions’ for New Year’s Eve
Airbnb introduces measures to reduce unauthorized parties during New Year’s Eve, blocking high-risk bookings globally.
5 unusual holiday traditions around the world
Some holiday traditions date back thousands of years, while others are thanks to a marketing campaign from Col. Sanders.
Vietnam Veteran faces eviction from hurricane ravaged home: 'I've got a whole village'
A Bay Area veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico.
Bucs, Baldwin Group host holiday celebration for military families affected by hurricanes
To support active military families, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baldwin Group, and the American Red Cross hosted 70 military families affected by recent hurricanes for Winter Fest at Raymond James Stadium.
Top holiday scams to be on the lookout for
Protect yourself from holiday scams with these tips to stay safe while shopping and donating this season.
Salvation Army of Manatee County needing holiday donations before Dec. 17
Volunteers and donations are high priority for the Salvation Army of Manatee County as they close in on their Angel Tree Program's Dec. 17 deadline.
Recipe: Learn how to make roasted almonds
Learn how to make roasted almonds, a quick and easy last minute gift idea.
Tampa nonprofit supports community one bike at a time
One Tampa nonprofit is providing bikes to unprivileged children this holiday season.
Land O' Lakes family puts on yearly animatronic Christmas display
A Land O' Lakes man created an interactive holiday light and animatronic display in his front yard for the community called 'The North Pole Experience.'
Family of Bradenton mother killed in shooting join police for Christmas shopping, no arrests
A Bradenton family is facing an especially difficult Christmas after their mother, Yolanda Baxacajay-Flores, was tragically murdered last month.
Are poinsettias and mistletoe really dangerous?
Learn the truth about the safety of popular holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly. Are they as dangerous as you’ve been told, and what precautions should you take?
Feeling the holiday blues? Here are resources that can help
The holidays can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends, but for some, it can be a challenging time.
Tampa's Postmaster releases important holiday shipping dates
Holiday shopping is in full swing in the Bay Area.
1Voice Foundation hosts holiday event for children cancer patients and their families
The 1Voice Foundation, a local non-profit, hosted its annual “Holiday Ho Ho Ho Down" event on Sunday for children cancer patients and their families in the Tampa Bay area.
Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.
Christmas Day weather in Florida forecast to be above-average. Here's what that means for you
What is the weather forecast for Christmas Day in Florida? Here's what current models indicate.
Your 2024 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
A new survey shows that more Americans plan to tip service workers this holiday season, but the tipping amounts may be lower.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.